Lung cancer screening an update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

BACKGROUND: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States and worldwide. No major professional organizations, including the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), currently recommend screening for lung cancer. PURPOSE: To examine the evidence evaluating screeni...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Humphrey, Linda L., Johnson, Mark (Author), Teutsch, Steven M. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Oregon Health Sciences University Evidence-based Practice Center, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Rockville (MD) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US) 2004, May 2004
Series:Systematic evidence reviews
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references